Software Development Manager, Kuiper Payload, Kuiper

Amazon; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative initiative aiming to bridge the digital divide through satellite technology. As a Software Development Manager, you'll lead a talented team, driving the development of mission-critical software for satellite communications. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams, design robust systems, and make a significant impact on global broadband access. If you're passionate about technology and want to be at the forefront of satellite communication, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software development and team management.
• Ability to design and implement complex software systems.

Responsibilities

• Design software systems and interfaces for RF and Networking Payload needs.
• Develop strategic plans for team growth and mission outcomes.

Skills

Software Development

Team Leadership

Systems Design

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Job ID: 2889009 | Amazon Kuiper Manufacturing Enterprises LLC

Project Kuiper is an initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of 3,000+ satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its mission is to bring fast, affordable broadband to unserved and underserved communities around the world. Project Kuiper will help close the digital divide by delivering fast, affordable broadband to a wide range of customers, including consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations operating in places without reliable connectivity.

Key job responsibilities

1. Work with peer teams and customers to design suitable software systems and interfaces with underlying hardware to fulfill the RF and Networking Payload needs.
2. Develop a strategic plan for the growth of the team, both from a software and integrated mission outcomes perspective.
3. Hire & develop a diverse team of software engineers.
4. Aid in the design of mission critical systems in Project Kuiper.
5. Collaborate with your fellow team members to integrate various system elements, both hardware and software.

Export Control Requirement:
Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

A day in the life

This is a Software Development Manager role in the Kuiper Payload Software organization, responsible for driving the research & development, deployment and operation of Kuiper Payload. Our software drives the hardware, firmware and networking on the satellite to manage all radio communications between satellites and the ground gateways and customer terminals, and also provides device drivers and services for managing redundancy, operational and thermal state of the payload. You will own the roadmap and mission for software and work with your customers to refine requirements, understand constraints, hire & grow your team and iteratively deliver value to our customers.

About the team

Project Kuiper is an initiative to launch a constellation of Low Earth Orbit satellites that